{"product_id":"south-asian-animal-divination-kenneth-g-zysk-9789004731639","title":"South Asian Animal Divination: A Critical Anthology","description":"This scholarly work examines the history and practice of animal omen divination in South Asia, comparing it to similar traditions in Mesopotamia and classical antiquity. It provides critical editions and translations of relevant texts, including chapters from the \u003ci\u003eGārgīyajyotiṣa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eŚārdūlakarṇāvadāna\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eBṛhatsaṃhitā\u003c\/i\u003e, focusing on the interpretation of bird calls and behaviour. The study incorporates ornithological and natural historical information to enhance the understanding of the omens and their regional origins. \u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, it explores the evolution of omen literature and the transmission of knowledge across cultures and time periods, highlighting the enduring significance of sound and direction in divination practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth G. Zysk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9004731636\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789004731639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 6.10w x 0.88d","brand":"Kenneth G. Zysk","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241702371583,"sku":"9789004731639","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3a167593-dd54-4eab-b705-ced5615ff4b7.jpg?v=1772655574","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/south-asian-animal-divination-kenneth-g-zysk-9789004731639","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}